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DFG: 42 journalists are behind bars in Turkey
According to DFG's February report, 42 journalists are in prison in Turkey. -
Journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu released after 306 days in prison
After more than 300 days in custody, journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu, accused of terrorism, was released. -
MA editor Yılmaz acquitted
MA editor Sedat Yılmaz was acquitted in the case where he was tried on charges of "being a member of a terrorist organization" and "establishing and managing an illegal organization". -
International Delegation of Lawyers meets with press organizations in Amed
Members of the International Delegation of Lawyers met with executives and members of press organizations DFG and MKG in Amed. -
Journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu to appear in court today
Imprisoned journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu will appear in court today. -
PIRHA journalist Keser sent to prison
PIRHA Mersin correspondent Diren Keser was sent to prison after his sentence became final. -
Journalists Aslan and Candemir taken into custody in Van
Journalists Arif Aslan and Oktay Candemir were taken into custody after raids in Van. -
Gültan Kışanak sends letter to female journalists
DEM Party Ankara Metropolitan Municipality co-mayor candidate Gültan Kışanak, who is in prison, sent a letter to female journalists. -
Journalist Mamend: A dark period awaits the Barzani family
Journalist and activist Hêmin Mamend said that the Barzani family was involved in many crimes and that they are "worried about the lawsuits filed against them abroad. They know there is a dark period ahead of them." -
KDP detains another journalist
KDP continues its repression against journalists in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq). -
Journalists' associations call for international campaign for the release of Dicle Müftüoğlu
Kurdish journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu has been imprisoned in Ankara for ten months because of her work. Journalists' associations from Turkey are calling for an international campaign for her release. -
Judge removes lawyer from courtroom during hearing of journalist Zeynep Kuray
Journalist Zeynep Kuray, who was beaten and detained while covering a demonstration for sick prisoners in Istanbul on October 28, 2022, appeared before the judge for the second time. -
House arrest for four journalists
Four of the journalists, who were taken into custody in Izmir and referred to the Criminal Judgeship of Peace with a request for arrest, were placed under house arrest and judicial control measures. -
Journalists mistreated during detention in Izmir
The journalists detained in Izmir are accused of being members of a terrorist organisation. MA correspondents Semra Turan and Delal Akyüz were mistreated and photographed with their heads bent by force. -
Journalist Evren released
Journalist Kibriye Evren, who was taken to the courthouse after a 3-day detention period, was released on Monday. -
Six journalists taken into custody in Izmir
During the house raids carried out by the Turkish police in Izmir, 5 journalists working for Mezopotamya Agency, JinNews, Gazete Duvar, and DEM Party press staff were taken into custody. -
Journalist Turan sent to prison
Journalist Selamet Turan, who was taken into custody 4 days ago in Cizre, was sent to prison. -
Journalist Kibriye Evren remains in police custody
Journalist Kibriye Evren has been in Turkish police custody since Friday. -
109 days without news from the RojNews editor abducted by the KDP forces
Journalist Silêman Ehmed was abducted by the KDP forces last October and has not been heard from since. -
Lawyers object to the decision to extend the detention period of journalist Evren
Lawyers objected to the decision to extend the detention period of journalist Kibriye Evren, who was taken into custody on Friday morning. -
Journalist Selamet Turan detained in Cizre
The Turkish regime's repression against the Kurdish press continues unabated. -
Journalist Kibriye Evren taken into custody
Journalist Kibriye Evren was taken into custody during a police raid on her house as part of a new police political operation. -
Journalist detained in Hewlêr
The "Standard Kurd" reporter Dyako Husen was detained in Hewlêr on the fringes of a protest by the Kurdish Communist Party against the government. The METRO Centre for the Protection of Journalists' Rights is calling for his immediate release. -
MKG: Nine women journalists in prison in January
According to the MKG's ‘January 2024 Report on Rights Violations against Women Journalists’, 9 female journalists are in prison while the trial of 18 journalists continues. -
Journalist Ehmed: 100 days incommunicado
Journalist Silêman Ehmed was abducted by the KDP security forces in South Kurdistan 100 days ago.